Discusses accounting procedures and monies advanced to Colonel Hayes as muster master. Laments that some are not acquainted with accounts; Henley having been called upon active business has prevented inspection. Includes Hayes accounts.
Certification that $17.55 is due Private John Purmer, late of Captain Uriah Springer's Company of Riflemen, being his pay from January 1 to May 12, 1795, the day of his discharge.
Forwards Quartermaster Department cost estimates for March-May for the posts dependent on Fort Washington and Detroit. Also informs McHenry of his giving Hodgdon power of attorney to settle Quartermaster Department accounts with the Treasury, and of recent bills drawn on McHenry. The estimates begin on the main letter, and continue in the enclosure.
Acknowledges receipt of a receipt of Captain Michael Kalteisen that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office. Requests vouchers needed to close a transaction
The Indians have only just arrived. The Commissioners plan to meet them in the morning. Hawkins notes some of the concerns of the commissioners and asks for instructions.
